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RBI Governor: AI Could Transform India’s Banking Sector
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted the growing potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming India’s banking and financial services sector. AI can help banks improve credit assessment, customer services, financial inclusion and fraud detection.
Indian Stock Market Under Pressure as Crude Oil Nears $90
Indian stock markets came under pressure in early trade as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 fell 0.43% to 24,366, while the Sensex declined 0.42% to 77,827.
LIC Shares Rise Over 3% After Mega OFS and Strong Q1 Results
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) shares gained more than 3% on August 11, 2026, despite the completion of a massive ₹32,000 crore Offer for Sale (OFS). The stock remained resilient after the OFS and stayed above the key ₹390 level, indicating positive investor sentiment. (Moneycontrol)
Gold Prices Stay Near Record Highs
Gold prices continue to trade near record highs as investors around the world turn to gold during periods of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Since gold is considered a safe-haven asset, demand tends to increase whenever global risks rise.
Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Approved
The Indian government has launched Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with a budget of ₹1.25 lakh crore to boost domestic chip manufacturing. The program aims to reduce dependence on imports, strengthen India’s technology infrastructure, and position the country as a global semiconductor hub.
Siemens Energy India Shares Rally
Siemens Energy India’s stock surged more than 7% today following strong quarterly earnings.
SEBI: Closing Auction Session (CAS) to Strengthen Price Discovery in Indian Markets
SEBI has described the Closing Auction Session (CAS) as a significant step towards improving the transparency and efficiency of price discovery in India's stock market.
Missed the ITR Deadline? Here's What You Need to Know About Filing a Belated Return
Taxpayers who missed the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 still have an opportunity to file a belated return until December 31, 2026. While this ensures taxpayers remain compliant, filing after the due date comes with certain consequences, including late filin...
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%; Maintains Neutral Stance Amid Global Uncertainty
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The central bank also retained its 'neutral' policy stance, indicating that future decisions will remain data-dependent amid rising globa...
India Becomes the World’s Largest Retail GCC Hub, With 2.7 Lakh+ Professionals Across 180 Centres
India has become the world’s largest hub for retail and FMCG Global Capability Centres. According to a TeamLease Digital report, India now has 180 retail and FMCG GCC centres, employing more than 2.7 lakh professionals.
Stablecoin Premium In India Crosses 8.5% As USDT Supply Crunch Hits Crypto Market
The stablecoin premium in India has sharply increased to above 8.5%, with USDT trading at a much higher price than the regular dollar-rupee exchange rate in the local market.
SEBI Imposes ₹29 Crore Penalty on Suzlon Executives
Market regulator SEBI has imposed penalties totaling nearly ₹29 crore on Suzlon Energy and certain former executives over alleged financial misstatements and disclosure violations.
RBI Plans Wider Use of Digital Rupee for Welfare Schemes and Cross-Border Payments
The Reserve Bank of India is preparing to expand the use of the Digital Rupee, also known as e₹, across more practical areas such as welfare schemes and cross-border payments.
Oil Prices & US-Iran Tensions Shake Indian Bond Market
India’s bond market witnessed volatility after crude oil prices reversed direction, shifting investor focus back to growing tensions between the United States and Iran. Rising oil prices have increased concerns about inflation, pressure on the rupee, and the overall impact on India’s economy.
Government May Receive Up to ₹3.2 Lakh Crore RBI Dividend, Yet Budget Gap Concerns Persist
Reserve Bank of India is fiscal year mein government ko ek record dividend transfer kar sakta hai. Reports ke mutabik, RBI ka surplus transfer ₹2.9 lakh crore se ₹3.2 lakh crore ke beech ho sakta hai.
IOC Shares Jump 3% After Strong EBITDA, But Motilal Oswal Keeps ‘Neutral’ View
Shares of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) witnessed a strong move in the stock market, rising around 3% after the company reported a sharp improvement in its EBITDA performance. The rally came as investors reacted positively to the company’s better-than-expected operating numbers.
India ‘Tough Nut to Crack’: US Trade Representative Flags Challenges After 3-Day Trade Talks
The latest round of high-level trade negotiations between India and the United States has concluded in Washington, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in finalizing a bilateral trade agreement.
Indian Stocks Fall Sharply: Market Analyst Warns of Sentiment Reset, Calls for Rational Investing
Indian equity markets have witnessed a notable correction, with frontline stocks such as TCS, Wipro and Tata Motors falling significantly from their 52-week highs. The decline has triggered debate among retail and institutional investors alike: is this panic selling driven by fear, or a healthy mark...